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The Stand 2020

★ 6.8/10 · 739 votes TV-MA Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama 1 seasons · 9 eps Ended
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What is The Stand?

The Stand is a television series depicting a world that has been largely decimated by a plague. The narrative follows the remaining survivors as they become embroiled in an elemental struggle between the forces of good and evil.

Type
TV series
Year
2020
Status
Ended
Episodes
9
First aired
Dec 17, 2020
Last aired
Feb 11, 2021
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS All Access
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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The Stand is a television series depicting a world that has been largely decimated by a plague. The narrative follows the remaining survivors as they become embroiled in an elemental struggle between the forces of good and evil. The fate of humanity rests on the actions of a few individuals, specifically a 108-year-old woman named Mother Abagail. Opposing her and the survivors is a figure known as Randall Flagg, also referred to as the Dark Man. Flagg is described as a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers who embodies the worst nightmares of those who survived the global catastrophe. The conflict centers on this confrontation between Mother Abagail and Flagg, with the future of mankind hanging in the balance. The series explores how these characters navigate the aftermath of the plague while caught in this larger battle. By focusing on these central figures, the story examines the moral and physical challenges faced by the small group of people tasked with determining the ultimate outcome for the human race.

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Should you watch it?

“Survivors of a global plague face an epic battle between good and evil for humanity's future.”

Reasons to watch
  • epic scale
  • high-stakes conflict
Keep in mind
  • dark themes
  • intense subject matter

Watch it if you enjoy post-apocalyptic stories centered on the struggle between good and evil.

The series depicts a world devastated by a lethal plague and features intense supernatural conflicts.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise?

A global plague wipes out most of humanity, leaving survivors to choose sides in a battle between good and evil.

Who is the antagonist?

The antagonist is Randall Flagg, also known as the Dark Man, who possesses lethal powers.

Who leads the side of good?

The survivors are guided by 108-year-old Mother Abagail.

What is the central conflict?

The series focuses on an elemental struggle between good and evil that determines the fate of mankind.

Is the show based on a book?

The series is an adaptation of a story involving a plague and an epic struggle between opposing forces.